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Metallica Forces Pentagon to Remove Unauthorized Promo Video

7/15/2025

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Metallica took a stand for their music rights, compelling the Pentagon to pull a promotional video that featured their iconic song "Enter Sandman" without consent. The clip, which highlighted U.S. drone capabilities, was swiftly removed and re-uploaded sans music. A representative from the band emphasized their commitment to safeguarding their artistic integrity.

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Story summary

Metallica took a stand for their music rights, compelling the Pentagon to pull a promotional video that featured their iconic song "Enter Sandman" without consent. The clip, which highlighted U.S. drone capabilities, was swiftly removed and re-uploaded sans music. A representative from the band emphasized their commitment to safeguarding their artistic integrity.